Prayer for repentance

Sincere repentance is the Muslim’s path back to God, toward the forgiveness of sins, and the renewal of faith. Below, we present a supplication for repentance for you to recite with a sincere and confident heart.

Written Prayer of Repentance

There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner; to Him belongs the kingdom, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is almighty over all things.

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Glory be to God, praise be to God, there is no god but God, God is the greatest, and there is no power or strength except in God

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Glory be to God and praise be to Him. Glory be to God, the Almighty.

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I seek forgiveness from Allah, the One besides whom there is no god, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining, and I repent to Him.

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There is no god but You. Glory be to You. I was indeed one of the wrongdoers.

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O God, I have wronged myself greatly, and none but You can forgive sins.

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So grant me Your forgiveness and have mercy on me; for You are the Forgiving, the Merciful.

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The Importance and Virtue of the Prayer of Repentance

Repentance to Allah, the Exalted, is one of the greatest acts of worship through which a Muslim draws closer to his Lord. Allah, the Exalted, rejoices in the repentance of His servant and loves those who repent. Reciting the supplication of repentance with a contrite and sincere heart erases sins and transgressions and restores tranquility and inner peace to the soul. Furthermore, sincere repentance opens the doors to mercy and blessings in life, renews faith in the heart, and places the Muslim in Allah’s care and protection, thereby granting him the strength to face the trials of this world and adhere to the path of truth and guidance.

Recommended Times and Circumstances: A Conclusion on the Prayer of Repentance—The Prayer of Repentance

  • A Muslim should seek repentance immediately upon committing a sin or transgression, and should not delay it.
  • In the last third of the night, which is the time when mercy descends and prayers are answered.
  • During prostration in prayer, where the servant is closest to his Lord.
  • At times when prayers are particularly likely to be answered, such as between the adhan and the iqamah, and on Fridays.
  • After performing the obligatory prayers, while frequently seeking forgiveness and remembering Allah.

Conclusion on the Prayer of Repentance

Repentance is a door that is always open for a servant to return to his Creator and to renew his faith and connection with God Almighty. By persistently offering prayers of repentance with sincerity and devotion, a Muslim purifies himself of sins and attains the Most Merciful’s pleasure and forgiveness. We ask Allah to accept your supplications and repentance, and to guide us all to the straight path.

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